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Montevideo, March 5th 2026 - 05:02 UTC

Tag: Chris Wormald

  • Thursday, February 12th 2026 - 22:20 UTC

    UK cabinet chief removed after Epstein-linked backlash

    The government described the move as “by mutual agreement,” but it follows weeks of speculation in Westminster about Downing Street’s confidence in Wormald

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday agreed that Sir Chris Wormald would step down as Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service, the most senior administrative role in the British state, as political pressure intensified over the Epstein controversy and the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson.